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cancer and hematology

Clinical trial beats back melanoma that started in 1958

It's quite a shock to hear you have melanoma when you're 24 years old, married, with a 3-year-old daughter. In 1958, it happened to Janet, now a retired registered nurse and Sun City resident. Doctors
weight loss

What is medically supervised weight loss?

If you need to lose weight and are seeking an alternative to surgery, medically supervised weight loss may be an option for you. Considering a weight loss procedure? You’ll also want to learn more
cardiovascular

A heart attack is no time to hesitate

HEART ATTACK Know the major warning signs: Chest pain Shortness of breath Pain that spreads to the shoulders, jaw, back or arms Nausea If you experience any of these, please call 911 immediately. We
cardiovascular

What's an arrhythmia and why should you care?

Your heart is amazing. It's a strong, muscular pump a little larger than your fist that pumps blood continuously through your circulatory system. Each day, the average heart beats about 100,000 times
cancer and hematology

Better surgical treatments for those with colon cancer

While colon cancer has historically been a difficult-to-battle disease, the growing adoption of robotic surgery makes it easier for surgeons to provide more targeted treatment of the disease. We spoke